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The Gazette publishes obituaries on a daily basis. Use the search field above to search for obituaries by name or keyword. Readers can submit an obituary or submit a milestone to The Gazette. The obituary must be submitted before 1 p.m. for publication on thegazette.com at 6 p.m. and in the daily edition the next day, with the exception of obituaries for Sunday publication, which must be submitted by 1 p.m. on Fridays.

Karen Lou Sells Smith
Friday, June 20, 2025

Karen Lou Sells Smith

Age: 79

City: Toledo

Toledo Karen Lou Sells Smith, 79, died Friday, June 20, 2025. Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home.

Funeral Home: Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home
John Anthony Krumbholz
Friday, June 20, 2025

John Anthony Krumbholz

Age: 74

City: Cedar Rapids

John Anthony Krumbholz Cedar Rapids John Anthony Krumbholz, 74, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Friday, June 19, 2025. A visitation …

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
Joyce Ann Thornton
Friday, June 20, 2025

Joyce Ann Thornton

Age: 70

City: Prairie du Chien, WI

OTHER DEATHS Joyce Ann Thornton, 70, of Prairie du Chien, Wis., died Thursday, June 19, 2025. Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home.

Funeral Home: Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service
Dr. Carol E. Stellwagen
Friday, June 20, 2025

Dr. Carol E. Stellwagen

Age: 86

City: Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Dr. Carol E. Stellwagen, 86, died Thursday, June 19, 2025. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.

Funeral Home: Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
Michael “Mike” Yarolem
Friday, June 20, 2025

Michael “Mike” Yarolem

Age: 66

City: Maquoketa

Maquoketa Michael “Mike” Yarolem, 66, died Thursday, June 19, 2025. Carson Celebration of Life Center.

Funeral Home: Carson Celebration of Life Center
Aylan C. Bearden
Friday, June 20, 2025

Aylan C. Bearden

Age: 55

City: Oelwein

Oelwein Aylan C. Bearden, 55, died Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home.

Funeral Home: Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home
George Maxwell
Friday, June 20, 2025

George Maxwell

Age: 78

City: Central City

Central City George Maxwell, 78, died Thursday, June 19, 2025. Goettsch Funeral Home, Monticello.

Funeral Home: Goettsch Funeral Home
Patricia Ann Kennedy
Friday, June 20, 2025

Patricia Ann Kennedy

City: Cedar Rapids

Patricia Ann Kennedy Cedar Rapids Patricia Ann Kennedy passed away on June 12, 2025, in Cedar Rapids. She was born …

Funeral Home: Iowa Cremation
Miriam Bergman
Friday, June 20, 2025

Miriam Bergman

Age: 94

City: Mount Vernon

Miriam Bergman Mount Vernon On June 10, Miriam Bergman crossed the finish line at the completion of a glorious run …

Howard Duane Pohlmann
Friday, June 20, 2025

Howard Duane Pohlmann

Age: 90

City: Keystone

Howard Duane Pohlmann Keystone Howard Duane Pohlmann, age 90, died Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the Keystone Nursing Care Center …

Funeral Home: Phillips Funeral Home
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